Me 109 G-14 1/48 Ventura (109 on a budget)

TREYZX10R

Member since
August 2009
From: Borlando Fla home of the rat

Me 109 G-14 1/48 Ventura (109 on a budget)

Posted by TREYZX10R on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 9:16 PM

I saw this kit on Evil-bay and thought for less than $12 with shipping why not give it a go. I've done limited run kits before so I knew what I was in for. Thought it would be good to show that with some effort you do'nt need to shell out big bucks for a decent kit. I'm not bashing the other Kit manufactures ,hey who does'nt love the fit and finish of the Has 109's? Sometimes less is more ,and with the limited run kits you will develop other modelling skills you wo'nt neccessarily use with the fall together kits. No aftermarket upgrades in this just a few bits out of the spare bin to add to the spartan office. I used the kit decals and finished it with Model Master enamels. Total build time 2 days. Heres a shot of what to expect with the sprues on limited run kits

Sprue gates the size of tree limbs,but hey thats the point building skills right? Trim everything away that does'nt need to be there without damaging the part.

White 15 was the decal offering and I actually found a pic of it complete with bullet holes

The finished kit

Given the short amount of time I spent building this its easy to see you could do a lot more with this type of kit in the detailing and finish.

Also you could upgrade with a/m goodies but unless it was a off the beaten path subject you'de be right back to the same money(or more) for a cleaner molding. Hope this was informitave or at least mildly amusing,cheers Trey

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:54 AM

Nice job on thise TREY. Those Sprue gates look scary, thats loks a task in itself.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

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GAF

Member since
June 2012
From: Anniston, AL

Posted by GAF on Thursday, December 10, 2015 1:20 AM

Trey,

Stellar work on this short-run kit! I like the way you've blended the camo scheme.

Gary

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TREYZX10R

Member since
August 2009
From: Borlando Fla home of the rat

Posted by TREYZX10R on Thursday, December 10, 2015 7:20 AM

Thanks Bish ,yea those sprue are scary!

Gary glad you like it ,thanks!

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, December 10, 2015 8:53 AM

That turned out nice given what you were up against on the sprues. Nice work.

BK

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Jay Jay

Member since
August 2013

Posted by Jay Jay on Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:08 AM

I love seeing the results you guys do when making a silk purse out of an almost sow's ear. very nicely done Sir, and very inspiring as well.

I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:05 PM

Very nice build Trey. Tree limbs sums it up perfectly. Wow

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Pawel

Member since
May 2009
From: Poland

Posted by Pawel on Thursday, December 10, 2015 1:48 PM

That's a very nice, clean build. I like the paint scheme a lot! Congratulations and thanks for sharing

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, December 10, 2015 2:15 PM

What a fantastic price point, you did an excellent job on your build. Keep up the good work!

Toshi

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Nezih Icoz

Member since
December 2015
From: Istanbul, Turkey

Posted by Nezih Icoz on Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:35 PM

I respect for your patients, Sir. You did great job on this torture kit. Congratulations...

I am currently working on some rare short run kits too. But problem is, i spent very big money for them Crying Nezih.

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